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. 1991 Apr;160(4):112-3.
doi: 10.1007/BF02947638.

The microbial flora of in-use blood pressure cuffs

M G Cormican  1 , D J Lowe, P Keane, J Flynn, D O'Toole
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The microbial flora of in-use blood pressure cuffs

M G Cormican et al. Ir J Med Sci. 1991 Apr.

Abstract

The capacity of blood pressure cuffs to act as vehicles of hospital infection has been recognised. We describe the microbial flora of in-use DINAMAP blood pressure cuffs used in the operating theatres and one recovery room in a teaching hospital. Our results show significant microbial contamination of in-use blood pressure cuffs.

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